Centre Manager, LONDON SCHOOL OF ECONOMICS AND POLITICAL SCIENCE

Guardian Jobs; London; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The London School of Economics and Political Science is seeking a Centre Manager for LSE Cities, a leadership position overseeing operations and strategic direction. The role involves budget management, team leadership, and stakeholder engagement to tackle city-related issues through research and innovation. Ideal candidates will possess substantial experience in administrative roles and the ability to deliver effective public events.

Benefits

Occupational pension scheme

Generous annual leave

Hybrid working

Excellent training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in administrative roles, preferably in Higher Education.
• Demonstrable leadership and staff management experience.
• Experience in budget planning and public event management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee operational and administrative tasks for the Centre.
• Manage relationships with key stakeholders and boards.
• Handle HR processes for staff and visitors.

Skills

Team Leadership

Budget Management

Event Management

Education

Substantial relevant administrative experience in Higher Education

Job description

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LSE Cities

Centre Manager

Salary from £53,204 to £61,301 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance.

Open ended subject to funding contract for 4 years.

LSE Cities is an international centre at the LSE that is dedicated to investigating the complexities of the contemporary city. Our work champions a better future for cities through world-leading research, innovative education, advisory, capacity building and public engagement. We focus on critical urban challenges, from climate change and inequality to technological disruption, collaborating with global partners to influence policy and practice.

The Centre Manager is a key member of LSE Cities’ senior management team, working closely with and reporting directly to the Executive Director. The post holder will play a critical role in shaping the development and strategic direction of LSE Cities. They will have operational and administrative responsibility for finance, human resources, procurement, space, facilities, future funding applications, administration, and events organisation. They will oversee the relationship with important stakeholders, including the Advisory Board, Governing Board, and Management Committee.

The Centre Manager will act as the main administrative interface between the Centre and external institutions, funding bodies, and government agencies, as well as administrative bodies, Research Centres, Departments, and Divisions across the School. The Manager has direct responsibility for the management of centre-wide Professional Services Staff (PSS) team and also has overall responsibility for all HR processes relating to staff and visitors, including academic, research, and policy staff.

Candidates should have substantial relevant administrative experience, preferably in Higher Education and have demonstrable team leadership and staff line management experience. Candidates should also have substantial experience with budget management and planning as well as experience of organising, managing and delivering public events.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

For further information about the post, please see the how to apply document, job description and the person specification.

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If you have any technical queries with applying on the online system, please use the “contact us” links at the bottom of the LSE Jobs page. Should you have any queries about the role, please email [e-mail]

The closing date for receipt of applications is 2 July 2025 (23.59 UK time).

Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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